Leanne Topola

Leanne’s passion in nursing has always been centered on the value of working in collaboration, practicing strengths-based care while recognizing the importance of working "with a client" vs. doing "to, for or at" them. This passion was developed over years of experience as a community health nurse working with diverse populations in different contexts in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Health promotion was the foundation of her practice as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Project Manager for healthy lifestyles and seniors falls prevention initiatives.

Leanne has been teaching in the MacEwan Bachelor of Science in nursing program since 2009. In those years she has taught clinical, lab and theory in years one, three and four. Her passion remains the same, as her teaching practices embody learning-centered approaches based on the value of working "with" students.